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US9638622B2 US14/652,433 US201314652433A US9638622B2 US 9638622 B2 US9638622 B2 US 9638622B2 US 201314652433 A US201314652433 A US 201314652433A US 9638622 B2 US9638622 B2 US 9638622B2
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  • the present disclosure relates to a particle detection apparatus and a particle detection method for optically detecting particles. More particularly, it relates to a technology for detecting light scattered from a particle illuminated with light.
  • An optical detection method using flow cytometry is used for identifying biological microparticles such as cells, microorganisms, and liposomes.
  • Flow cytometry is an analysis method of identifying a plurality of particles one by one by illuminating particles flowing in a line through a flow path with laser light of a predetermined wavelength, and detecting fluorescence or scattered light emitted from each particle.
  • forward scattered light When target particles are cells, for example, by detecting forward scattered light (forward scatter: FS), information on the shape, size, surface state, formation of or presence or absence of a nucleus, or the like can be acquired.
  • Forward scattered light from a target particle is generally detected by a light detector such as a photodiode, where light other than forward scattered light such as illumination light (hereinafter, also referred to as zero-order light) also enters.
  • Patent Document 1 As a technology for reducing the effect of light other than target scattered light, for example, there is a light scattering type particle detector having a light-receiving means formed with a plurality of photoelectric elements, and provided with an addition processing means for adding outputs of these photoelectric elements (see Patent Document 1). There is also a technology for removing unnecessary light by disposing a light-shielding mask on the optical path of scattered light. In addition, a microparticle measurement apparatus in which an optical filter is disposed in place of a light-shielding mask to improve the efficiency of detecting scattered light has also been proposed (see Patent Document 2).
  • Patent Document 1 tries to improve the S/N ratio, the ratio between the signal amount and the noise amount, by increasing the light-receiving amount of scattered light, and cannot provide a sufficient effect when a light component other than forward scattered light is great.
  • an optical filter or a light-shielding mask as in the apparatus described in Patent Document 2, a light component other than forward scattered light can be reduced, but the light component other than the forward scattered light cannot be completely intercepted because of its structure.
  • the light component other than the forward scattered light (leakage light) that cannot be intercepted by the optical filter directly enters the light detector, and thus causing degradation in the S/N ratio of detected signals.
  • the signal level of forward scattered light becomes smaller, thus further increasing the effect of leakage light.
  • the present disclosure has a main object of providing a particle detection apparatus and a particle detection method capable of accurately detecting scattered light.
  • a particle detection apparatus includes: a light illumination unit for illuminating a particle with light; and a scattered light detection unit for detecting scattered light emitted from the particle illuminated with light, the scattered light detection unit including: a first detection portion for detecting the scattered light; a second detection portion for detecting a light component originating in the illumination light onto the particle; and a signal processing unit for removing a noise component from a signal detected in the first detection portion based on a signal detected in the second detection portion.
  • the first detection portion and the second detection portion may be provided in a single light detector.
  • the first detection portion can be provided around the second detection portion.
  • the light detector may have a light-receiving surface divided into nine or more areas.
  • an illumination light removing member can be disposed in front of the light detector, the illumination light removing member intercepting the light component originating in the illumination light.
  • the particle detection apparatus may further include a scattered light detector functioning as the first detection portion, and an illumination light detector functioning as the second detection portion.
  • the illumination light detector and the scattered light detector can be disposed in this order on the optical path of the scattered light.
  • an illumination light removing member may be disposed between the illumination light detector and the scattered light detector, the illumination light removing member intercepting the light component originating in the illumination light.
  • the particle detection apparatus can further include a mirror for changing the optical path of the light component originating in the illumination light, and the illumination light detector can be disposed outside the optical path of the scattered light.
  • an illumination light removing member can be disposed between the mirror and the scattered light detector, the illumination light removing member intercepting the light component originating in the illumination light.
  • the signal processing unit may remove the noise component by subtracting a detection signal of the second detection portion multiplied by a gain value from a detection signal of the first detection portion.
  • the scattered light is forward scattered light, for example.
  • the light illumination unit may illuminate a particle flowing through a flow path with light, and the flow path may be formed in a microchip.
  • a particle detection method includes: a light illumination step of illuminating a particle with light; a scattered light detection step of detecting scattered light emitted from the particle in a first detection portion; an illumination light step of detecting a light component originating in the illumination light onto the particle in a second detection portion; and a signal processing step of removing a noise component from a signal detected in the first detection portion based on a signal detected in the second detection portion.
  • the noise component may be removed by subtracting the detection signal of the second detection portion multiplied by a gain value from the detection signal of the first detection portion.
  • the gain value can be set based on the detection signal in the first detection portion and the detection signal in the second detection portion when light is emitted in the absence of the particle.
  • a noise component is removed from a scattered light detection signal, and thus scattered light can be accurately detected.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a particle detection apparatus in a first embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a detection area of a light detector 41 illustrated in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3A is a graph showing a signal detected in a scattered light detection area 41 a.
  • FIG. 3B is a graph showing a signal detected in a zero-order light detection area 41 b.
  • FIG. 4 is a graph showing a signal with a noise component removed by a signal processing unit 42 .
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a particle detection apparatus in a modification example of the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between the detection area of the light detector 41 and a zero-order light removing member 43 illustrated in FIG. 5 .
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a particle detection apparatus in a second embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between a detection area of a scattered light detector 44 and a zero-order light detector 45 illustrated in FIG. 7 .
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a particle detection apparatus in a first modification example of the second embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between the detection area of the scattered light detector 44 , the zero-order light detector 45 , and a zero-order light removing member 43 illustrated in FIG. 9 .
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a scattered light detection unit 4 of a particle detection apparatus in a second modification example of the second embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Second Modification Example of Second Embodiment (An Example of a Particle Detection Apparatus in which a Zero-Order Light Detector is Provided Outside the Optical Path of Scattered Light)
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of the particle detection apparatus in this embodiment.
  • the particle detection apparatus in this embodiment includes a light illumination unit 1 for illuminating a microparticle 3 with light, and a scattered light detection unit 4 for detecting scattered light 7 emitted from the microparticle 3 illuminated with light.
  • the light illumination unit 1 is provided with a light source 11 for generating excitation light 5 such as laser light, a lens 12 for concentrating the excitation light 5 generated by the light source 11 onto the microparticle 3 , and others.
  • the light illumination unit 1 illuminates the microparticle 3 flowing through a flow path 21 formed in a microchip 2 , for example, with the excitation light 5 .
  • the microchip 2 is provided with the flow path 21 through which the microparticles 3 can flow.
  • a sample liquid containing the detection target microparticles 3 for example, is introduced into the flow path 21 .
  • the microchip 2 can be formed with glass or various types of plastic (such as PP, PC, COP, and PDMS).
  • the material of the microchip 2 is not particularly limited, but is desirably a material having transparency for the excitation light 5 emitted from the light illumination unit 1 , and a small optical error.
  • the microchip 2 can be formed by wet etching or dry etching of a glass substrate, or by a nanoimprinting, injection molding, or machining of a plastic substrate. By sealing a substrate formed with the flow path 21 and others with a substrate of the same material or a different material, the microchip 2 can be formed.
  • microparticles 3 detected by the particle detection apparatus in this embodiment include biological microparticles such as cells, microorganisms, and ribosomes, synthetic particles such as latex particles, gel particles, and industrial particles, and others broadly.
  • Biological microparticles include chromosomes, ribosomes, mitochondrion, organelles (cell organelles), and the like constituting various cells.
  • Cells include plant cells, animal cells, blood cells, and the like.
  • Microorganisms include bacilli such as colon bacilli , viruses such as tobacco mosaic viruses, fungi such as yeast fungi, and the like.
  • the biological microparticles can also include biological copolymers such as nucleic acids, proteins, complexes of them, and the like.
  • Industrial particles include those formed with organic polymeric materials, inorganic materials, metal materials, and the like.
  • organic polymeric materials polystyrene, styrene-divinylbenzene, polymethylmethacrylate, and the like can be used.
  • inorganic materials glass, silica, magnetic materials, and the like can be used.
  • metal materials for example, gold colloids, aluminum, and the like can be used.
  • the shapes of these microparticles are generally spherical, but may be non-spherical. The sizes and weights of them are also not particularly limited.
  • the scattered light detection unit 4 detects the scattered light 7 emitted from the microparticle 3 illuminated with the excitation light 5 , and is provided with a light detector 41 and a signal processing unit 42 .
  • the light detector 41 is constituted by a photodiode or the like, and detects the forward scattered light 7 emitted from the microparticle 3 illuminated with light and also a light component (zero-order light 6 ) other than the forward scattered light 7 , such as the excitation light 5 .
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a detection area of the light detector 41 . As illustrated in FIG. 2 , alight-receiving surface of the light detector 41 is divided into a zero-order light detection area 41 b for detecting the zero-order light 6 and a scattered light detection area 41 a for detecting the forward scattered light 7 .
  • the forward scattered light 7 is light scattered at an acute angle (to 19°) with respect to the optical axis of the excitation light 5 .
  • a light component around the optical axis is mainly the zero-order light 6 , and does not include the forward scattered light 7 . Therefore, the light-receiving surface of the light detector 41 has the zero-order light detection area 41 b at a central portion and the scattered light detection area 41 a provided around it.
  • the number of divisions of the light-receiving surface of the light detector 41 is not particularly limited, but, in terms of improvement in differential effects described below, is preferably nine divisions (3 ⁇ 3) or more, and more preferably sixteen divisions (4 ⁇ 4) or more.
  • a noise component can be removed from a signal detected in the scattered light detection area 41 a without using a gain value in signal processing by the signal processing unit 42 described below.
  • the signal processing unit 42 removes a noise component from a signal detected in the scattered light detection area 41 a , based on a signal detected in the zero-order light detection area 41 b .
  • light entering the light detector 41 includes various types of noise such as drive current noise of the light source 11 , noise of laser light as the excitation light 5 , and noise received in the optical path. These types of noise are different in level but are included in both of the zero-order light (leakage light) 6 and the forward scattered light 7 in the same phase.
  • the particle detection apparatus in this embodiment performs processing shown in Expression 1 described below on signals detected in the areas, for example, and sets a signal obtained as a forward scattered light signal.
  • value (Gain) in Mathematical Formula 1 below is a value set based on a detection signal in the scattered light detection area 41 a and a detection signal in the zero-order light detection area 41 b when the excitation light 5 is emitted without the flow of the microparticles 3 .
  • (Forward scattered light signal) (Detection signal of scattered light detection area 41 a ) ⁇ (Detection signal of zero-order light detection area 41 b ) ⁇ Gain [Mathematical Formula 1]
  • the particle detection apparatus in this embodiment may be provided with another scattered light detection unit for detecting side scattered light or a fluorescence detection unit for detecting fluorescence emitted from the microparticle 3 as needed.
  • the operation of the particle detection apparatus in this embodiment that is, a method of detecting the microparticle 3 using the particle detection apparatus in this embodiment will be described.
  • a sample liquid containing the detection target microparticles 3 for example, is introduced into the flow path 21 provided in the microchip 2 .
  • the excitation light 5 emitted from the light source 11 is concentrated by the lens 12 or the like to illuminate the microparticle 3 flowing through the flow path 21 in the microchip 2 .
  • the light detector 41 detects the forward scattered light 7 emitted from the microparticle 3 illuminated with the excitation light 5 .
  • the zero-order light 6 into which the excitation light 5 has leaked also enters the light detector 41 in addition to the forward scattered light 7 . Therefore, the particle detection apparatus in this embodiment has the light-receiving surface of the light detector 41 provided with the zero-order light detection area 41 b and the scattered light detection area 41 a to detect both of them.
  • FIG. 3A is a graph showing a signal detected in the scattered light detection area 41 a
  • FIG. 3B is a graph showing a signal detected in the zero-order light detection area 41 b .
  • FIG. 3A in the scattered light detection area 41 a , noise included in the zero-order light 6 and a signal of the forward scattered light 7 are detected.
  • FIG. 3B in the zero-order light detection area 41 b , a signal of the forward scattered light 7 is hardly detected, and a noise component included in the zero-order light 6 is mainly detected.
  • the signal processing unit 42 removes the noise component from the signal detected in the scattered light detection area 41 a , based on the signal detected in the zero-order light detection area 41 b.
  • FIG. 4 is a graph showing a signal with the noise component removed by the signal processing unit 42 .
  • the gain value used in the processing performed in the signal processing unit 42 is a value adjusted so that the noise of the forward scattered light 7 and the zero-order light 6 becomes zero.
  • a sample liquid not containing the microparticles 3 is passed through the flow path 21 , under which condition a change in the level of noise included in a signal is detected while the gain value is changed, and a value when the noise is eliminated is set as the gain value.
  • a noise component is removed from a signal detected in the scattered light detection area 41 a , based on a signal detected in the zero-order light detection area 41 b , and thus the accuracy of detecting forward scattered light can be improved.
  • low-frequency and high-frequency noise included in leakage light (zero-order light 6 ) entering the scattered light detection area 41 a can be removed, and thus even when the forward scattered light 7 from the microparticle 3 is minute, it can be detected. This improves the ability of detecting scattered light, and allows implementation of the detection of only an ideal scattered light signal.
  • the present disclosure In techniques of detecting scattered light of microparticles flowing through a flow path such as a flow cytometer, it is difficult to differentiate between zero-order light and scattered light. However, by applying the present disclosure, these can be separated to accurately detect forward scattered light.
  • the present disclosure is not limited to the case of detecting the microparticles 3 using the microchip 2 , and can be applied to various particle detection apparatuses.
  • the present disclosure can be applied to detection of other scattered light as well as forward scattered light, and provides a similar effect in that case.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of the particle detection apparatus in this modification example.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between the detection area of the light detector 41 and a zero-order light removing member 43 .
  • the same components as those of the particle detection apparatus in the above-described first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and will not be described in detail.
  • the zero-order light removing member 43 for intercepting the zero-order light 6 is disposed in front of the light detector 41 .
  • a mask, an optical filter for selectively intercepting specific light, or the like can be used, which are not limiting. It may be any optical member capable of intercepting the zero-order light 6 .
  • the intensity of the zero-order light 6 can be reduced.
  • a noise component can be removed to accurately detect forward scattered light.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of the particle detection apparatus in this embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between a detection area of a scattered light detector 44 and a zero-order light detector 45 .
  • the same components as those of the particle detection apparatus in the above-described first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and will not be described in detail.
  • the zero-order light detector 45 for detecting zero-order light 6 and the scattered light detector 44 for detecting scattered light 7 are disposed in this order on an optical path.
  • commonly-used light detectors such as photodiodes may be used.
  • a signal processing unit 42 removes a noise component from a signal detected by the scattered light detector 44 , based on a signal detected by the zero-order light detector 45 .
  • the accuracy of detecting forward scattered light can be improved as in the above-described first embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of the particle detection apparatus in this modification example.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between the detection area of the scattered light detector 44 , the zero-order light detector 45 , and a zero-order light removing member 43 .
  • the same components as those of the particle detection apparatus in the above-described first embodiment and second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and will not be described in detail.
  • the zero-order light removing member 43 for intercepting the zero-order light 6 is disposed between the zero-order light detector 45 and the scattered light detector 44 .
  • the noise removing effect can be further increased, and the accuracy of detecting scattered light can be improved.
  • Components, operation, and effect other than those described above in this modification example are identical to those in the above-described first embodiment, modification example thereof, and second embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a scattered light detection unit 4 of the particle detection apparatus in this modification example.
  • the zero-order light detector 45 is disposed outside the optical path, and a mirror 46 disposed on the optical path changes the optical path of the zero-order light 6 to guide the light to the zero-order light detector 45 .
  • the signal processing unit 42 removes a noise component from a signal detected by the scattered light detector 44 , based on a signal detected by the zero-order light detector 45 .
  • forward scattered light can be detected with high accuracy as in the above-described modification example.
  • the present disclosure can take the following configuration.
  • a particle detection apparatus including:
  • a light illumination unit for illuminating a particle with light
  • the scattered light detection unit for detecting scattered light emitted from the particle illuminated with light, the scattered light detection unit including:
  • the particle detection apparatus wherein the first detection portion and the second detection portion are provided in a single light detector.
  • the particle detection apparatus according to (2) or (3), wherein the light detector has a light-receiving surface divided into nine or more areas.
  • the particle detection apparatus according to any of (2) to (4), further including an illumination light removing member disposed in front of the light detector, the illumination light removing member intercepting the light component originating in the illumination light.
  • the particle detection apparatus further including a scattered light detector functioning as the first detection portion, and an illumination light detector functioning as the second detection portion.
  • the particle detection apparatus according to (6), wherein the illumination light detector and the scattered light detector are disposed in this order on the optical path of the scattered light.
  • the particle detection apparatus according to (6) or (7), further including an illumination light removing member disposed between the illumination light detector and the scattered light detector, the illumination light removing member intercepting the light component originating in the illumination light.
  • the particle detection apparatus further including a mirror for changing the optical path of the light component originating in the illumination light, wherein the illumination light detector is disposed outside the optical path of the scattered light.
  • the particle detection apparatus further including an illumination light removing member disposed between the mirror and the scattered light detector, the illumination light removing member intercepting the light component originating in the illumination light.
  • the particle detection apparatus according to any of (1) to (10), wherein the signal processing unit removes the noise component by subtracting a detection signal of the second detection portion multiplied by a gain value from a detection signal of the first detection portion.
  • the particle detection apparatus according to any of (1) to (11), wherein the scattered light is forward scattered light.
  • the particle detection apparatus according to any of (1) to (12), wherein the light illumination unit illuminates a particle flowing through a flow path with light.
  • a particle detection method including:

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